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During this time, Orbán received a scholarship from the George Soros Foundation to study the history of civil society at Oxford. 2. The Breakout Moment: The 1989 Speech

On , Orbán and 36 other university students—mostly from the prestigious Bibó István Law College in Budapest—founded Fidesz (Alliance of Young Democrats). viktor_orban_poczatki_politycznej_kariery_w_jak...

To maintain its "young" identity, the party initially had an upper age limit of 35 for its members. During this time, Orbán received a scholarship from

Viktor Orbán ’s political career began as a radical, anti-communist liberal in the late 1980s, a stark contrast to his current national-conservative profile. His ascent is defined by three key early milestones: the founding of Fidesz, his iconic 1989 speech, and his transition into professional parliamentary politics. 1. The Founding of Fidesz (1988) To maintain its "young" identity, the party initially